Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust
The Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2020 filing reports 11 grants totaling $8,880 to charitable organizations. A 2019 filing is marked as the trust’s final return and says it terminated due to depletion of funds; accordingly, the trust appears to have wound down, although grant activity is reported for 2020.
Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust gave $9K across 11 grants in 2020 (avg $807.273), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $8,880
- Grants made (2020)
- 11
- Average grant
- $807
- Median grant
- $888
- Primary geography
- California (75% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2019 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This is a statement from a filing marked as the organization’s final return, not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 114 W 47Th St Ny8-114-07-07, New York, NY 10036-1510
Phone: (609) 274-6834
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was University of Wyoming ($2K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s 2020 grant dollars went to recipients in California (75%), Wyoming (20%), and Oklahoma (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 11 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | General Operating | $1,776 |
| St Peters Catholic Community Fallbrook, CA | General Operating | $1,332 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars 3795 San Marcus, CA | General Operating | $888 |
| Fallbrook Historical Society Fallbrook, CA | General Operating | $888 |
| Fallbrook Sr Citizens Svc Club Fallbrook, CA | General Operating | $888 |
| Friends of Fallbrook Library Fallbrook, CA | General Operating | $888 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | General Operating | $444 |
| American Heart Association Brulingame, CA | General Operating | $444 |
| Boys' Girls' Club Bonsall, CA | General Operating | $444 |
| Salvation Army Long Beach, CA | General Operating | $444 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $63 | $8,880 | $8,880 | 11 | $50 | $435 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $435 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2020 grants went to organizations including a university, religious and veterans’ organizations, community groups, a historical society, a library-support organization, and health-related charities.
Friends of Fallbrook Library describes its purpose as enriching and enhancing the Fallbrook branch of the San Diego County Library and assisting the facility. Fallbrook Historical Society describes its purpose as charitable, scientific, literary, and educational, with an emphasis on Fallbrook-area history and preserving artifacts. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the trust’s.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the trust made 11 grants totaling $8,880. Grant amounts ranged from $444 to $1,776, with a median grant of $888. The largest grants were $1,776 to the University of Wyoming and $1,332 to St Peters Catholic Community. Other listed grants included $888 each to Veterans of Foreign Wars 3795, Fallbrook Historical Society, Fallbrook Sr Citizens Svc Club, and Friends of Fallbrook Library.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America N A was listed as trustee on the 2020 filing.
Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America N A, Trustee on the 2020 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2020 filing
Bank Of America N A
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust
How much does Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust give each year?
Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust gave $9K across 11 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust's median grant in 2020 was $888, and its average grant was $807, across 11 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust give grants?
Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust gives mostly in California: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wyoming (20%) and Oklahoma (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fallbrook, CA (5 grants).
Does Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust's largest 2020 grantees include University of Wyoming ($1,776), St Peters Catholic Community ($1,332) and Veterans of Foreign Wars 3795 ($888), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2020 grants went to organizations including a university, religious and veterans’ organizations, community groups, a historical society, a library-support organization, and health-related charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust?
The 2019 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $435 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust's EIN?
Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6898105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Paul H & Evelyn Fetzner Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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